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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Automated Construction of Expeditionary Structures (ACES) program is a game changer for construction in remote areas. The project will supply rugged 3D concrete printers that can go anywhere and print (almost) anything. The project started several years…

Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc. (Zeus) and EAVX recently announced that they will join forces to develop and commercialize innovative and industry-leading all-electric vocational work truck solutions.  Joint development efforts will focus on integration of the JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) commercial truck…

When WWI veteran and VETS founder Fred Rayner installed his first furnace in Edmonton in 1921, he likely did not expect his company to celebrate its 100th anniversary with his great grandson at the helm. “This company has seen a world war, countless cycles of boom…

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced it has named John Somers as its vice president, Construction & Utility Sector, effective immediately. Somers replaces Megan Tanel, who will succeed Dennis Slater as AEM President effective January 1, 2022. Somers will be…

Harnessing wind power could soon become a breeze. Today, most of our wind power comes from large-scale wind farms set upon rolling hills and windswept coastlines. Floating wind farms are also cropping up in deeper waters, where the winds are stronger. But what if…

In a year’s time, Regina will have 29 additional rapid housing units built in conjunction with the federal, provincial and municipal governments. For Erica Beaudin, executive director of the Regina Treaty Status Indian Services (RTSIS), the project is a way for people experiencing…

It goes without saying that we’re in the midst of a labor shortage. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number of unfilled job openings in the U.S. increased to over 10 million in June 2021, up from 7.1…

An increasing number of cities are creating 3D city models to support visualization and simulations in the urban planning process. The 3D city models are often extended with planned buildings. One way to facilitate this is to add simplified building information…

Participants and stakeholders in Alberta’s construction industry continue to await the coming into force of the province’s new prompt payment and construction lien system. Our team has written previously regarding the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “PPCLA”) and the introduction and…

With more than 500 registered participants from nearly 200 RONA affiliated dealer stores, this second virtual RONA Buying Show presented by Lowe’s Canada saw once again a record participation rate among RONA dealers. Bringing together some 200 vendors, including many from…

Building upon our previous integrations, Procore has teamed up with Sage once again to launch the new Sage Intacct Construction and Procore Connector. The expanded cloud-to-cloud integration leverages the respective strengths of Procore’s construction management solution and Sage’s accounting solution. Sage…

Organizers of Geo Week, the single powerhouse event that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, have announced an impressive list of conference sessions and speakers for the 2022 event, which will take place February 6-8, 2022,…

“Winter beware, Big Ass Fans heaters are here!  The world’s leader in helping customers create custom comfort solutions has added a full lineup of heaters aimed at sustainably and energy-efficiently creating safer, more comfortable spaces. By combining our industry-leading fans with our…

Noise is one of the most common workplace hazards. Workers in many industries and occupations in Canada are exposed to noise levels that are so high that their hearing can be damaged. Sometimes the noise may not even be considered to…

Developers will be required to provide more rental housing supply through their upcoming developments in Richmond, either through an in-kind contribution that incorporates rentals into their project or a financial contribution towards the pool of funding for city-led projects. During a public…